Chicken Tacos Verde Recipe

Name: Chicken Tacos Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos; 1 1/4 cups sliced onion (1 medium); 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 2 peppers); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 Anaheim chiles, seeded and quartered; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; Cooking spray; 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 (7-inch) 97%-fat-free flour tortillas; 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Servings: persons

1 pound tomatillos
1 1/4 cups sliced onion (1 medium)
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 2 peppers)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Anaheim chiles, seeded and quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled
Cooking spray
3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 (7-inch) 97%-fat-free flour tortillas
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Discard husks and stems from tomatillos. Cut each tomatillo in half. Combine tomatillos and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; toss well. Arrange tomatillo mixture in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes or until tomatillos are tender.
3
Place tomatillo mixture in a food processor; pulse 13 times or until chopped. Pour mixture into a large nonstick skillet. Add broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and salt.
4
Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture on one-half of each tortilla, and fold in half. Top each taco with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound tomatillos, 1 1/4 cups sliced onion (1 medium), 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 2 peppers), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tacos Verde falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tacos Verde

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